Prof. Derek Baker

P1-012 NSW farmers survey

Derek Baker is Professor of Agribusiness and Value Chains at the University of New England (UNE). His research interests lie in the measurement and analysis of food industry performance, particularly with regard to the development of empirical supply-chain analysis. A research and project manager by profession, Prof. Baker has worked in the private and public sectors of food, farm and primary industry in more than 40 countries.

P1-012 Completed

Putting farmers at the centre: realising gains from agricultural innovation and growth

The NSW Farmers Association has set a goal to expand the contribution of farming to the NSW economy to $30 billion by 2030 (the ‘30x30’ goal). However, planning is required to identify and overcome on-farm limitations and identify opportunities to meet this goal.

Have your say on the future of farming in NSW

New South Wales' peak agricultural association encourages members and non-members to contribute their views to a CRC project that aims to boost farmers' contributions to state coffers – and their own hip pockets.

Meet Derek Baker: agrifood supply chains & regional development expert

For University of New England’s Professor Derek Baker, better agribusiness means everything from improving regional infrastructure to reducing waste and finding more resilient, responsive paths to market.

Putting Farmers at the Centre: realising gains from agricultural innovation and growth

To attain its 30x30 goal, NSW Farmers needs the state's primary producers to expand their contribution to the state's coffers. So it's teamed up with UNE researchers in a farmer-focused project that aims to identify obstacles to growth and find ways to overcome them.

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